Industrial Hygienist

Keene State College; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 63,250 - 113,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

USNH Benefits

Grant-funded position

Job summary

Keene State College seeks an Industrial Hygienist to join the WorkWISE NH team to provide consultative services on OSHA standards and hygiene protocols for New Hampshire employers. This full-time, year-round, grant-funded role depends on grant renewal.

The position involves conducting assessments, delivering training, and generating detailed reports for clients across NH. Strong communication skills and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety or related discipline with at least 3 years in industrial hygiene.
• Effective oral and written communication to interact with NH businesses.
• Ability to respond promptly and in person to NH client locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industrial hygiene assessments (air sampling, noise monitoring, chemical exposure) to mitigate risks.
• Travel to employer worksites and facilities as needed.
• Design, develop, and deliver safety training.
• Provide accurate reporting of issues and remedies and consultant determinations.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Travel to client sites

Interacting with clients

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Keene State College invites applications for an Industrial Hygienist who will work with the WorkWISE NH team to provide New Hampshire employers with consultative services to explain and interpret OSHA standards and industrial hygiene protocols, advise on policy/protocol development, and identify solutions for workplace health hazards. This is a full-time, year‑round, grant‑funded position. The position is contingent upon grant funding; continuance of the grant is expected upon grant renewal.

Responsibilities

Consultation

• Conduct industrial hygiene assessments, such as air sampling, noise monitoring, and chemical exposure evaluations, to assess and mitigate workplace health risks.
• Travel to and from employer worksites and facilities.

Training

• Design, develop, and deliver training regarding safety topics and issues.

Report Generation

• Provide accurate accounting of issues and remedies and data regarding consultant determinations.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety or a related discipline and at least 3 years of experience in industrial hygiene practices.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to interact with and communicate environmental health and safety procedures to small and medium‑size businesses in New Hampshire.
• Ability to work effectively with managers, supervisors, and employees under stressful conditions.
• Ability to respond promptly and in person to client locations throughout New Hampshire that require environmental health and safety services.
• Ability to wear and use appropriate protective equipment as necessary.
• Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the program.
• Knowledge of laws concerning workplace environmental, health, and safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and 5 years of related experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range: $63,250.00 – $113,160.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Benefits information is available through USNH Employee Benefits.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.